The Workshop convened by the Institute of Energy for South-East Europe in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia, is expected to draw great interest from many companies and organizations in the region. Participants from Greece, Bulgaria and other countries are going to share their insights and expertise on the current developments in the nuclear energy sector of South-East Europe. Furthermore, they will discuss the potential for further expansion of nuclear power in the region.
Confirmed speakers include Mr. Peter Poptchev, from the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms Galina Tosheva CEO of the Bulgarian Energy Holding Company (BEH), Mr. Henry Donchev from the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Energy and Mr. Bogomil Manchev, chairman of Bulatom. Additionally, a number of experts from from Bulgaria and Romania will debate over the advantages of nuclear power and its contribution to the regional energy balance.
From the Greek side Mr. Rafael Moisis from the Greek Council of Energy Strategies and Mr. Ioannis Papazoglou from the Research Institute “Democritos” will present the position of Greece towards nuclear power.
It should be mentioned that this workshop is part of IENE’s increasing regional outreach, along with the “S.E. Europe Energy Outlook” report - expected to be published in October 2009 - encompassing all aspects of the region’s energy industry. IENE expects this report, upon its completion, to constitute a major reference study for the entire S.E. European energy market.